Q. Polarizing angle for water is $53{^\circ}4'$. If light is incident at this angle on the surface of water and reflected, the angle of refraction is
A) $53{^\circ}4'$
B) $126{^\circ}56'$
C) $36{^\circ}56'$
D) $30{^\circ}4'$
Explanation
(c) $\theta_{P} + r = 90{^\circ}$ or $r = 90{^\circ} - \theta_{P} = 90{^\circ} - 53{^\circ}4^{'} = 36{^\circ}56'$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.